Nigeria warns of possible flooding
Nigeria warns of possible flooding as Cameroon releases water from dam
Nigeria’ has warned of possible flooding in 11 states following the release of water from a dam in neighboring Cameroon
Nigeria's flood-hit residents lament expensive canoe rides
When floods swept through Nigeria's northeastern city of Maiduguri last week, canoe owners volunteered to help move residents to safety. But residents say they are now being ripped off by the canoe owners charging steep fees to move their belongings.
How water from Cameroon Lagdo dam fit worsen Nigeria flood
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Floods force Nigerians to turn to boats, at a steep price
STORY: In Nigeria's flood-hit Maiduguri, residents say some boat owners are taking advantage of this natural disaster to cash in.When floodwaters swept through the northeastern city last week, turning roads into rivers,
Nigeria flags flood risk in 11 states as Cameroon releases dam water
Nigeria's hydrological services agency has warned of potential flooding in 11 states after neighbouring Cameroon said it was starting to release water from one of its largest dams following recent heavy rainfall in West and Central Africa.
Nigeria Issues Flood Warning As Cameroon Opens Dam
Nigerian authorities have warned that at least 11 states along one of its main rivers are at risk of flooding as neighbouring Cameroon begins releasing water from one of its dams.
FG urges Nigerians to relocate from floodplains as Cameroon releases water
The Central African country has been releasing water from its Lagdo dam since Wednesday, September 18, 2024. The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), has urged Nigerians living in floodplains to relocate immediately following the release of the Lagdo dam water in Cameroon.
Aerials show scale of northeast Nigeria flooding which has displaced hundreds of thousands
Severe floods on Wednesday continued to ravage northeastern Nigeria, impacting more than 400,000 people, according to the ...
Severe flooding in northeast Nigeria impacts one million, sparks disease, food shortage fears
Severe flooding continues to wreak havoc in northeastern Nigeria, impacting over one million people and raising concerns ...
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Escalating malnutrition crisis in northeast Nigeria unfolds as flooding exacerbates humanitarian needs, warns IRC
The impact of the severe flooding in northeast Nigeria in recent days has not only displaced thousands of families but is ...
Flooding in northeastern Nigeria has left 30 people dead and over a million displaced
Authorities say severe flooding in northeastern Nigeria has left 30 people dead and affected more than a million others.
Children die in building collapse after Nigeria flooding
Two children in north-western Nigeria have died after the building they were in collapsed, adding to the dozens who have lost ...
Over 200 inmates escape from prison following heavy flooding in Nigeria
At least 274 inmates have escaped from a prison in Nigeria’s Borno state following heavy flooding, the Nigerian Correctional ...
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Nigeria: A Desperate Crisis - the Devastation of the Maiduguri Flooding On Healthcare Services
Nigeria has been dealing with a cholera outbreak in many states in 2024, with 6,782 suspected cases including 197 deaths reported by the end of August 2024. The flooding in Maiduguri may worsen ...
Flooding In Northeast Nigeria Could Displace Up To One Million
Fatima Yakubu woke up in the middle of the night to find her legs submerged as water rose in her home in northeastern Nigeria earlier this week.
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More than 200 inmates escape as Nigerian prison wall collapses in floods
(CNN) — At least 274 inmates have escaped from a prison in Nigeria’s Borno state following heavy flooding, the Nigerian Correctional Service said, as aid agencies reported more than 1,000 people ...